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'Be Patient' - Handcrafted African Wood Mask for Wall

Quiet features practice patience in this elegant African mask to hang on the wall. Adorned with richly embossed aluminum the design arises from the artisan Rita Addo Zakour's own imagination. She names the mask Ntoboase Patience in the Akan language. more

Nhyira Dots,'Spotted African Wood Mask in Orange from Ghana'

Named Nhyira, which means "blessing" in the Akan language, this African mask is designed by Theophilus Sackey. He works with Ghanaian artisans, who hand-carve this oval mask from sese wood, painted with dot motifs in orange and black. more

Prince,'Hand Carved Colorful Wood Wall Mask from Ghana'

The workshop of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu in Ghana presents this awe-inspiring African wall mask. This bold piece is hand carved from sese wood and painted in hues of red, blue, and black. Oheneba means "Prince" in the Akan language. more

African wood mask, 'Kasa Anoma'

The kasa anoma mask is an original design by Ghanaian artisan Sefah Mohammed. Meaning talking bird in the Twi dialect of the Akan people the sese wood mask is adorned with a bird on the forehead its beak leading on to the nose and opened mouth.... more

African beaded wood mask, 'Maame Ama'

Kobina Asmah honors African mothers with the original design of this attractive mask. In the Akan language Ama is the name usually given to a woman born on a Saturday and Maame means mother. Asmah carves the sese wood mask by hand and adorns it with... more

African beaded wood mask, 'Agya Kofi'

This mask is dedicated to the African man which I affectionately called 'Agya Kofi.' It is generally meant to appraise the role of a father says Kobina Asmah as he explains the mask's symbolism. In the Akan language agya means father and Kofi is the... more

Colorful Nyansafo,'Colorful African Wood Wall Mask Crafted in Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, this striking African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Ransford Bediako. He finishes the mask in black with vibrant blue and yellow accents. This mask is named Nyansafo, meaning "wise person" in the Akan language. more

Sankofa Silhouette,'Ghana Sese Wood Mask Hand Carved Brown'

The Akan word sankofa means "back to my roots" and is the inspiration for this design. This African mask is made from local materials by Ghanaian artisan Winfred Ansah Okoampah. Using sese wood, aluminum plate, and clay, the artist carves and crafts... more

Akiti Beauty,'African Sese Wood Mask in Cobalt from Ghana'

Named Akiti, which means "cobalt" in the Akan language, this African mask is designed by Theophilus Sackey. He works with Ghanaian artisans, who hand-carve this oval mask from sese wood, given a painted finish in blue and black. more

Abotare,'Handmade West African Sese Wood Mask and Aluminum Plating'

With large brown eyes, an open mouth and a prominent gold nose with a crosshatch design, this sese wood mask asks for abotar , which means "patience" in Akan. Designer Rita Addo Zakour of Ghana creates this original mask, richly embellished with... more

Gyata,'African Wall Mask with Lion Family in Aluminum on Wood'

Meaning "lion," in Akan, the "Gyata" mask is a wonderful new design by Daniel Nii Teiko Boye. A lion family detailed in aluminum adorns the impressive headdress. A toucan is perched on one side. The Ghanaian artisan crafts the sese wood wall mask by... more

African wood mask, 'Osramo'

With red lips pouting into a kiss the original design of this romantic African mask is by Ali Mohammed. He names it Osramo meaning Moon in the Twi dialect of the Akan people of West Africa. Mohammed carves the sese wood mask by hand and proceeds to... more

Ogyam,'Ghanaian Sese Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum Plating'

By Rita Addo Zakour, this noble mask depicts a long, slender visage who opens his mouth to sing. This original mask is carved and painted by hand and is adorned with intricately embossed aluminum plating. It is named Ogyam , an Akan word which means... more

African wood mask, 'Ahoufe'

Robert Nortey creates the original design of the Ahoufe to personify his idea of Beauty as it is said in the Twi dialect of the Akan people. Nortey carves the sese wood mask by hand featuring half-open eyes with eyelashes. She wears a tall and ornate... more

'Hand-Painted African Sese Wood Mask with Aluminum Accents'

Sankofa means going back to one's roots" in the ancient Akan language, and Victor Ayambire's newest creation will make you feel one with your culture and heritage. Working with sese wood, the Ghanaian artisan crafts a traditional mask perfect for... more

'Handcrafted Sese Wood Baule-Style African Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Christopher Nyasafo hand-carves this African mask from sese wood to depict a face painted brown. He works in the style of traditional Baule masks, representing a subgroup of the Akan people in the Ivory Coast. Depicting a man and a... more

Patience,'Hand Crafted African Wood Mask of Patience with Stand'

From Rita Addo Zakour's "Ntoboase" series, this original African mask represents "Patience," in the Akan language. The seed-like sese wood image is carved and painted by hand in shades of brown, lemon green, green, baby blue, and white. Featuring a... more

End to Calamity,'Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask'

Sensuous lips and sloe eyes of sese wood confer a sleek beauty on this elegant mask. An ornament of beads and cotton thread adorns the nose and richly embossed brass covers cheeks and forehead. Among the Akan people of Ghana, this mask is believed to... more

Adom Ahoto,'Hand Carved African Sese Wood and Aluminum Adom Ahoto Mask'

This African mask is designed and handcrafted by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng using rich suar wood. In the Akan language, adom means grace and ahoto means freedom. A familiar mask-shape is hand-carved with eye, nose and mouth details in deep,... more

African wood mask, 'The Face of Happiness'

Bright colors light up a smiling face carved from seasoned sese wood. By Ghana's Victoria Agyepomaa this beautiful African mask is named Anigye which means happiness in the Akan language. Applications of hand-embossed aluminum repousse add wonderful... more

Adom Color,'Colorful African Wood Mask Crafted in Ghana'

Named Adom, which means "Grace" in the Akan language of Ghana, this African mask is painted with colorful stripes and designs. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu designs this mask, which is hand-carved from sese wood. A striped accent extends from the nose over the... more

Sankofa Philosophy,'African Wood Wall Mask with Beaded Adinkra Symbol'

Theophilus Anum designs a mask of impressive beauty crowned with the Sankofa bird, from the Akan adinkra symbol. Shaped like a bird with its head turned towards its back, it symbolizes learning from the past. The sese wood wall mask is crafted by hand... more

Honorable Obileye,'Wood African Mask Aluminum Recycled Glass Bead Accents'

Featuring a textured surface made of aluminum, this African mask is hand-carved from local sese wood by Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed. He accentuates his original design of the mask with multicolored recycled glass beads, naming it Obileye, an Akan word... more

Oman Hene,'Sese Wood Mask of an African Chief from Ghana'

Named Oman Hene in the Akan language, this African mask depicts the face of a tribal chief. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this mask, which is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood. The chief's face is given a rustic finish, while his... more

Rustic Obua,'Rustic African Wood Mask in Green from Ghana'

Painted green and rubbed with clay for a rustic finish, this African mask is designed by Theophilus Sackey. He works with local artisans, who hand-carve this egg-shaped mask from a single piece of sese wood. This mask is named Obua , an Akan name given... more

African beaded wood mask, 'Asomdwoe II'

Rays of sun adorn this asomdwoe mask in an original design by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Meaning peace in the Akan language the African rubber wood mask is carved by hand featuring ornate aluminum on the nose. Dazzling beadwork in red black green white... more

African wood mask, 'Obaa Yaa'

Wearing green eye shadow and an elegant turban Obaa Yaa gets her name from being born on a Thursday. Ali Mohammed honors the customs and traditions of the Akan people with the design of this feminine mask which he carves by hand of sese wood and paints... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Good African Mother'

Her hair is beautifully coiffed and her face is proud and calm. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour this elegant mask depicts her own concept of Obaapa ?ù Good Mother in the Akan language. The mask is designed for wall display only and cannot stand on its own. more

African wood mask, 'Fatse'

A bird overlooks this expressive mask designed by Gordon Adu which he names Fatse. Meaning Forgiveness in the Twi dialect of the Akan people the star shaped visage is hand-carved upon a round sese wood mask. The opened mouth reveals a red tongue and... more

Whatever You Want,'Hand Carved Wood Mask'

Carved of African sese wood, this mask seems angry. Its sleek contours depict eyes that slant toward a narrow nose and sensuous mouth. Nana Frimpong names this design Ka nia wo pe, meaning "say whatever you want" in the language of Ghana's Akan people.... more

Bungalow Rose Firdes Wood Mask Clan Power Wall Décor in Brown | 19.5 H x 6.25 W in | Wayfair F6D3707ABCD948EFA4208E9A255C5BCD

A mask of striking appeal, it features 2 faces under the symbolic horns of power. The artisan names this piece Asana, the Akan word for clan, for the mask is inspired by the many tribal customs within the Akan people. A highly-detailed work, the mask... more

Novica Handmade Prosperous Ahonto African Wood Mask

Inspired by themes of peace, called ahonto in the Akan language, Ghanaian artisan Ibrahim Seyeed designs an elegant African mask. more

World Menagerie Beauty Queen Wood Mask Wall Décor in Brown/Yellow | 13.5 H x 4.7 W x 2.6 D in | Wayfair 103129

Named Animpa, or "Charming Face" in the Akan language, this elegant mask honors feminine beauty. Daniel Nyadedzor embellishes the hand-carved design with intricately embossed brass plates and rich, subtle color. During festivals in which Akan women... more

Novica Handmade Monarch African Wood Mask

The spectacular design of this original mask is by Victor Ayambire of Ghana. The mask is intended for a king, or ohene in the Twi dialect of the Akan people. more

My Stars,'Hand Carved African Mask with Repousse Accents'

Brilliant stars dance on the forehead of this African mask. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu works in sese wood to craft his original design. Named Medie, "mine" in the Akan language, it is adorned with textured aluminum repousse. more

Novica Handmade Agona African Wood Mask

This mask comes from West African artisan and designer Winfred Ansah Okoampah. The designer calls this mask Agona, from the Akan tribe clan of the same name. more

Handmade Odwira African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Odwira is a festival celebrated by the Akan people in remembrance of their ancestors. This Odwira mask is a hand carved interpretation of the same masks worn by tribe members during the festival. more

Handmade Adom Ahoto African Wood Mask (Ghana)

This African mask is designed and handcrafted by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng using rich suar wood. In the Akan language, adom means grace and ahoto means freedom. more